Microsoft has released new features for Microsoft 365 to help people with neurodiversity, including autism, ADHD, and dyslexia as part of World Autism Month. The new features included can be…
Read full story: Microsoft 365 update improves support for neurodiverse users
TalkBack, the built-in screen reader on Google Android devices, is receiving a major update which is rolling out to supported Android devices.
The new update includes a number of…
Read full story: TalkBack screen reader on Android receives major update
As the campaigns for the 2022 Australian Federal election continue, people are starting to make up their minds about who should get their precious vote. However, if political party websites…
Read full story: Election 2022: how accessible are political party websites?
Microsoft has announced their latest Windows 11 operating system is rolling out new live-captioning features. The feature allows users who may be deaf, hard of hearing or users who…
Read full story: Microsoft rolling out Windows 11 live captioning update
Rahul Bajaj, a blind lawyer in India recently filed a complaint against Practo Technologies. This was for violating the India Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 in what is…
Read full story: Vision impaired lawyer files complaint against Practo Technologies, in first major accessibility case in India
Twitter has released a new feature to improve alt text visibility on its platform. The feature focuses on the ability for users to view alt text without a screen reader…
Read full story: Twitter launches improved alternative text tools
Intel, through its Responsible, Inclusive, Sustainable, and Enabled (RISE) Initiative has recently announced a collaboration with GoodMaps to improve indoor navigation for people who are blind or have low vision…
Read full story: Intel and GoodMaps improve indoor navigation for blind and low vision users
The 2022 Round Table on Print Disability (RTPD) conference returns in May and registrations are now open. The extensive high-quality conference program includes renowned presenters from across the world…
Read full story: 2022 Round Table Virtual Annual Conference – Registration Open
With the growth of the gaming industry, it becomes more important for developers to include accessibility features in their video games. However, a lack of accessibility in games has left…
Read full story: Modding community calls on game developers to make gaming more accessible
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), has released additional accessibility guidance to support people with cognitive disabilities. The Working Group Note: Making Content Usable for People…
Read full story: W3C WAI releases Cognitive Accessibility Design Patterns guidance